jonathan.woodward
jonathan.woodward is an author at Religion News Service.
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RNS Morning Report: Evangelicals divided; Mexican craft trade; Yemeni mother visits
By jonathan.woodward — December 21, 2018
Baker Jack Phillips, owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop, manages his shop on June 4, 2018, in Lakewood, Colo. The Colorado baker is back in court again. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
RNS Morning Report: Willow Creek Christmas; Congo elections; Rethinking Mary
By jonathan.woodward — December 20, 2018
Acting senior pastor Steve Gillen, center, offers prayers for Christmas prison packs filled at Willow Creek Community Church for its Hope Behind Bars initiative near Chicago on Dec. 9, 2018. Video screenshot
RNS Morning Report: Muslim superheroes; Watershed restoration; Canadian abortion rules
By jonathan.woodward — December 19, 2018
An illustration from the new graphic novel “Kismet, Man of Fate,” by A. David Lewis. Image courtesy of A Wave Blue World
RNS Morning Report: Accused Jesuit priests; Congresswoman Kendra Horn
By jonathan.woodward — December 18, 2018
All U.S.-based Jesuit provinces are releasing the names of clerics they say are credibly accused of child sex abuse. RNS illustration by Kit Doyle
RNS Morning Report: Summit at Wheaton; ‘Silent Night’ at 200
By jonathan.woodward — December 17, 2018
Jenny Hwang, from left, Tammy Schultz, Nancy Nealious and Ed Stetzer participate in a panel discussion at Wheaton College on Dec. 13, 2018, during a summit on sexual abuse and misconduct. RNS photo by Emily McFarlan Miller
RNS Morning Report: French evangelicals; Seminary’s slave-owning roots; Sun Temple
By jonathan.woodward — December 13, 2018
Evangelicals worship at Charisma Christian Church in the northern suburbs of Paris. Photo by Bonnie Deuschle Listen to daily Religion News Headlines on Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant! Enable your Amazon or Google device today and then ask, “What are the Religion News Headlines?” to hear the top religion news from the Religion News Foundation […]
RNS Morning Report: Black church closures; Jehovah’s Witness fires; Border arrests
By jonathan.woodward — December 12, 2018
Acolytes and a crucifer from St. Ambrose Episcopal Church stand outside All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Warrenton, N.C., during a closing service on Dec. 8, 2018. RNS photo by Yonat Shimron Listen to daily Religion News Headlines on Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant! Enable your Amazon or Google device today and then ask, “What are the Religion News […]
RNS Morning Report: Trump International Hotel conference; Wheaton summit; Colorado monks
By jonathan.woodward — December 11, 2018
Worshippers at the Revolution 2018 conference are commissioned at the Trump International Hotel on Dec. 8, 2018. (Screenshot via livestream) Listen to daily Religion News Headlines on Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant! Enable your Amazon or Google device today and then ask, “What are the Religion News Headlines?” to hear the top religion news from the Religion News Foundation in partnership with Religion News […]
RNS Morning Report: Interfaith in Nigeria; Goodbye, Bob Terry; ‘Revival’ Film
By jonathan.woodward — December 10, 2018
Sister Agatha Chikelue, left, distributes catering equipment kits to participants in the Women of Faith Peacebuilding Network’s empowerment program in Abuja, Nigeria. Photo courtesy of Sister Agatha Chikelue Listen to daily Religion News Headlines on Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant! Enable your Amazon or Google device today and then ask, “What are the Religion News Headlines?” to hear […]
RNS Morning Report: Canadian faithful; Philadelphia’s Catholics; Lamplighter Ministries
By jonathan.woodward — December 7, 2018
Millennials’ positive view of faith communities is consistent with other research showing they value tolerance. Photo by Ali Tawfiq/Unsplash/Creative Commons Listen to daily Religion News Headlines on Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant! Enable your Amazon or Google device today and then ask, “What are the Religion News Headlines?” to hear the top religion news from the Religion News Foundation in partnership with Religion News […]
RNS Morning Report: Presidential funeral; Tanzania crackdown; ‘Christmas Mubarak’ play
By jonathan.woodward — December 6, 2018
The casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried past former President George W. Bush, President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, former President Obama, Michelle Obama, former President Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former President Carter, and Rosalynn Carter. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Listen to daily Religion News Headlines on Amazon Alexa and Google […]
RNS Morning Report: Faith caravan; Ballot fraud accusations; Wanamaker’s legacy
By jonathan.woodward — December 5, 2018
Honduran migrants ask for food from a mobile aid group in Tijuana, Mexico, on Nov. 29, 2018. RNS photo by Jair Cabrera Torres Listen to daily Religion News Headlines on Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant! Enable your Amazon or Google device today and then ask, “What are the ReligionNews Headlines?” to hear the top religion news from the Religion News Foundation […]
RNS Morning Report: President H.W. Bush dies; Homosexuality in the priesthood; Jamal Bryant’s move
By jonathan.woodward — December 3, 2018
Former President George H.W. Bush smiles as he arrives at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., on Sept. 2, 2008. Bush died on Nov. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Listen to daily Religion News Headlines on Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant! Enable your Amazon or Google device today and then ask, “What […]
RNS Morning Report: Sanctuary churches; John Chau; Holiday gift guide
By jonathan.woodward — November 30, 2018
A demonstrating church member is arrested after Samuel Oliver-Bruno, 47, an undocumented Mexican national, was arrested after arriving at an appointment with immigration officials, in Morrisville, N.C., on Nov. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Travis Long) Listen to daily Religion News Headlines on Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant! Enable your Amazon or Google device today and then […]
RNS Morning Report: Archdiocese searched; Crystal Cathedral; Dalai Lama reincarnation
By jonathan.woodward — November 29, 2018
An undated mugshot of Manuel La Rosa-Lopez. Photo courtesy of Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Listen to daily Religion News Headlines on Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant! Enable your Amazon or Google device today and then ask, “What are the Religion News Headlines?” to hear the top religion news from the Religion News Foundation in partnership […]
